The turtle earrings are 1.5" and the total length of the pair are 2.5". They dangle from sterling silver earwires. The turtle is symbolic to the American Indians for the continent of North America. Turtle Island is an English language translation of many Native American tribes' terms for the continent of North America and the turtle is symbolic of a 'long life'. Handpainted on the turtle's back are the colors of the four directions.

Artist : Lonnie and Michelle

Nation : Lumbee and Oglala Sioux